| > Walnut trees for fruit and wood > American varieties |
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| SERR |
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| Clone examined: |
UC 59-129 |
| Origin: |
Cross between Payne variety and PI 159568 |
Recommended
cultivation area: |
Very warm regions. |
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| Tree |
| Vigour: |
Very good. |
| Fruiting: |
Quick. |
| Budding: |
Very early. |
| Productivity: |
Average to good depending on soil quality. |
| Diseases: |
Suffers badly with flower loss. |
| Flowering period: |
Mid-March to end of March. |
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| Fruit |
| Quality of kernel: |
kernel is a pretty colour |
| Quality of shell: |
average to good |
| Size: |
large |
| Maturity period: |
early |
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| General assessment |
| Production levels have been disappointing, especially where soil and cultivation conditions are very good, because of the tree’s excessive growth. In some cases, Serr trees planted in heavier or less fertile soils appear to fruit better. |
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